Kenyan Female Lawyers Hilariously Complain as Colleague Marries Actress: “LSK Must Intervene!”
- Actress Marya Okoth has officially tied the knot with government legal advisor Okula Jack in a colourful traditional wedding that caught many by surprise
- While fans celebrated her moving on from comedian YY, female lawyers hilariously took to social media to complain about “losing” one of their own to the entertainment world
- From calling for an “LSK singles conference” to citing legal doctrines like “exhaustion of local remedies,” their witty reactions stole the show
Social media has erupted with laughter, surprise, and playful outrage after photos emerged of actress Marya Okoth’s traditional wedding to senior government official and legal advisor, Okula Jack.
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The colourful ceremony, held in Ugenya, Siaya County, stunned many, not just because the mother of one kept the relationship under wraps, but also due to who her new husband turned out to be, a prominent figure in legal circles.
Female lawyers take on Marya Okoth's wedding
Jack, who serves as the Technical (Legal) Advisor to the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Education, is now officially off the market.
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As photos of the couple starting a new life together went viral online, some female lawyers aren’t taking the news lightly.
LSK Upcountry Representative hopeful Faith Jappan told TUKO.co.ke that "exhaustion of local remedies" is a principle in law that requires a person to utilise the avenues closest to them before seeking similar services elsewhere.
"Our member has left 5,000 unmarried sister colleagues of the High Court of Kenya and married a fine damsel outside the profession. Painful by a lot!" she wrote on Facebook.
According to her, Jack should have considered eligible female advocates before turning to the entertainment industry.
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Reactions from other female lawyers
Another lamented:
“LSK needs to organise a conference for the unmarried female lawyers. The situation is getting out of hand!”
“But we only see the cute ones in virtual courts, huko kwa games noma,” joked another, alluding to the rising popularity of online court sessions that may be hampering real-world mingling among colleagues.
The most stinging yet hilarious comment came from one advocate who stated:
“Female lawyers are very jealous. I’ve never heard men complaining that a female wakili has been married by an outsider—yet it happens every day.”
Kenyan lawyers married to each other
As photos from the wedding continue to make rounds online, the legal community’s playful frustration serves as comic relief in what was a joyous union.
Whether or not LSK will heed calls for a “single lawyers’ conference” remains to be seen.
Despite the banter, it’s worth noting that inter-lawyer unions remain common, especially in legal hubs like Nairobi and Mombasa.
The late Judy Thongori, a respected senior lawyer, was married to a fellow advocate, and Senior Counsel Fred Ojiambo Oraro is married to Christine, also an advocate.
The legal fraternity is full of such pairings, but that didn’t stop the ribbing this time around.
Wedding attendees celebrate lawyer Jack Okula
Many Kenyans congratulated Lawyer Jack Okula after his high-profile wedding the actress.
Those who had the opportunity to attended the nuptials shared lovely photos and congratulatory messages.
Here are some of the comments:
David Ochola said:
"We celebrate you my brother Okula Jack. You have been such a dependable and high ranking member within our kitchen circle Love wins. Both events of 31st May and 3rd August were top notch. Full support system from us to the end."
Kennethe Oketch said:
"'Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing' Proverbs 18:22 (KJV) Congratulations wakili Okula Jack."
Ann-Aseno said:
"We witnessed the culmination of a beautiful love story. Congratulations Okula Jack and Marya Okoth."
How Marya dressed on her wedding
Back to the bride, Marya has moved on from her high-profile relationship with comedian YY, with whom she shares a daughter.
The former couple officially parted ways in September 2024, and YY briefly dated Noela Toywa in a short-lived rebound.
Marya’s wedding was a blend of tradition and faith. She wore a leopard-print dress and a regal feathered headpiece, while Jack coordinated in a matching beige outfit.
A video from the ceremony showed the couple singing SDA hymns, confirming that a church wedding had also been held alongside the traditional rites.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added the section on wedding attendees.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
